She is a graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. She served as Revisor of Statutes,
Director of the Public Law Division of the Indiana Legislative Services Agency, and Chief Counsel to the Indiana Senate before
entering private practice in 1988. She is Marcia Oddi, the preeminent Indiana law blogger, and she has been served with interrogatories.

2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established that
under the Constitution, states are required to provide a lawyer to criminally charged defendants who cannot otherwise afford
one.

Students at Shortridge Magnet High School for Law & Public Policy experienced the final step to becoming an American citizen
first-hand Thursday, May 2 as the school hosted a naturalization ceremony for more than 80 individuals seeking citizenship.

Regrettably, we see all too often in the news the various threats to the safety of our citizens in Indianapolis and throughout
the country. These struggles are universal and impact all of us as a society in different ways.

Though the Bench Bar Conference’s unparalleled educational programming naturally receives top billing, its plentiful
non-CLE related offerings are also worthy of being shared and appreciated. From golf to trivia, these activities are vital
in creating the casual, relaxed atmosphere that has mad

Here is a new phrase for me: “Conference Depression.
According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of “conference depression” is: “Being extremely depressed
after an awesome weekend at a conference.” Withdrawal usually lasts a day or two depending on the conference.

Time is money. You may not be able to detail it on a year-end balance sheet or claim a whiled away afternoon as a legitimate
loss, but the old adage is still true. For lawyers dependent on hourly billing, managing time is one of the most essential
professional practices to be mastered.

A dear non-lawyer friend of mine recently gave me a joke book about lawyers. If you’re like me you have received such
a gift before and you smile, nod your head, chuckle at the gesture, and relegate the book to being a bathroom staple until
your conscience allows you to throw it away.

Members of the legal community gathered to spar over trivia while supporting the Indianapolis Bar Foundation at the fourth
IBF Trivia Night, held Tuesday, April 16 at the Northside Knights of Columbus.

As a seasoned professional, you know the ins and outs of laws and regulations, the guidelines and the sound strategies that
will benefit your clients. You have no trepidations offering advice. When it comes to your business, however that confidence
often evaporates.